# Indulgent Low-Calorie Seaweed Snacks The Ocean's Halo Dried Seaweed Snacks are a Healthy Choice By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dried-seaweed References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-new-frontier-foods-expands-oceans-halo-product-line-launching-delightfully-sweet-dark-chocolate-seaweed-strips/) & [oceanshalo](http://www.oceanshalo.com/) The Ocean's Halo dried seaweed snack lineup is being updated with a number of new flavors and varieties to push the plant-based snacks into a new category. Including Chile Lime and [Korean BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-flavor) flavors, the Ocean's Halo snacks offer a satisfying flavor that allows a person to snack without having to reach for chips or crackers. The Ocean's Halo dried seaweed snacks also introduced the new [Dark Chocolate Seaweed Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks) as an indulgent way to merge unexpected flavor profiles. The branding for the Ocean's Halo snacks and nori sheets is kept minimal and refined in order to make the various benefits of the product stand out. Many of the Ocean's Halo products are certified [USDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimme-seaweed-grab-go-snacks) Organic, which is emblazoned against imagery of the fresh foods that are infused into each serving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-calorie Snacking:** There is an opportunity for companies to create and innovate on low-calorie snack options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Dried Seaweed Snacks:** There is a growing trend towards alternative snack options like seaweed that offers unique flavor profiles and health benefits. - **Indulgent Health Foods:** There is an opportunity for companies to create and market health-conscious snacks that offer indulgent flavors and treats without compromising health goals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthy Snacks:** There is an opportunity for the healthy snack industry to invest in dried seaweed snack options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Organic Food:** There is a growing demand for organic, plant-based snacks that can offer unique flavor profiles and health benefits. - **Food Innovations:** The plant-based snack industry offers a wide range of opportunities for food innovations to create unique, healthy, and indulgent snack flavors that cater to different tastes and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Well-Seasoned Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpie-chips.md) - [Indulgent Seaweed Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-seaweed-bites.md) - [Air-Puffed Kelp Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-kelp-chips.md) - [Bite-Sized Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesized-seaweed-snacks.md) - [Spicy Cuisine Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimme-seaweed-grab-go-snacks.md) - [Seaweed-Based Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceans-balance.md) - [Cheddar Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-seaweed-snack.md) - [Supergrain Seaweed Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-puffs.md) - [Protein-Rich Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpeat-snack.md)